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Hazardous Waste

NEW EXPANDED HOURS for 2009:

One Saturday per month from 8:00 am-12 Noon. See calendar for exact dates

Two Wednesdays per month from 7:30 am-4:00 pm. See calendar for exact dates

  • Paint: Latex & oil-based
  • Corrosive: Vehicle batteries, drain cleaners
  • Flammable: Lighter fluid, turpentine, gasoline, used oil
  • Toxic: Poisons, bleach, medications, pesticides, paints, cleaning fluids, antifreeze, full aerosol cans
  • E-waste (Electronic Waste): Computers, keyboards, monitors, televisions (no wooden console). Remember your fluorescent light bulbs, including the "curly" type! In 2007, we collected 14 tonnes of E-waste!

What to do:

  • For your protection, deliver toxics wrapped and labeled in the car trunk.
  • Do not mix materials.
  • Identify all toxics
  • Bring your hazardous waste to the Hazardous Waste Depot at the Landfill Site only on the designated days.

Important

  • No PCBs, fireworks, flares, ammunition or paint produced prior to 1977 will be accepted.
  • Unknown substances: call 613 936-6072.
  • Do not place paint in the garbage.
  • No needles.
  • Hazardous waste generated by industrial, commercial and institutional establishments shall not be accepted.
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